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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29

Capt. Mills Of the New North West. is
try ing to reduce his list OF delinquent sub.
scribers. and il he succeeds he will n. We
accomplished something that has long been
problem to newspaper publishers He
rightly claims that it is better for publisher
and subscriber to adopt the prepaid sys-
TEN and as AN inducement to subscriierS
To pay in advance he offers in connection
with his paper some choice winter
reading. in the shape of magazines. Each
subscriber for six months gets any %
copies, and each subscriber for one year
gets any 60 copies they may select. We
ackn"wledsr receipt Of specimen of the
Captains generous offer. which is "A colec-
ton of the choicest reading.
We invite our readers in varioms parts of
the county To send us an occasional com
mupication. In the winter season. with
but lew people coming tn the county seat.
and with only one stage line. local items
are hard To obtain. There are frequently
very important things occurring in remot.
parts al the county which we cannot learn
oil except through correspondence. Our
readers will do us great Kindness and
interest the public by Sending such items
Tor publication. We would like to hear
from Wolf creek, Grass Range. Utica, TIBET
and other points in the county, every week.
Marriages, births. deaths. elopcmcn,s.
stock news; anything worthy Of mention.
will find place in our columns.
The literary society was well attended
last Monday evening and ~ splendid pre-
gramne rendered. The instrumental music, /
in which Mcssrs. Nohi", Porter. and vii /
lnarth were the artists, was excellent. The /
l'orcupine, by Mr.. Chas Learl. was very
amusing. showing marked originality ana /
considerable poetic ability on the part of |
is editor. The debate on the tariff was 1
lar from being dry, although some of the .
speakers may have felt little that way.
The disputants were Messrs Won Tobel and
Vrooman for the affirmative and Messrs.
'rcrton and Meagher for the negative.
Decision Tor the former. The brass band
avored the audience IN several selections.
which were rendered in an excellent man
ler
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29
The Christmas Tree Exercises.

The Methodist church was filled To over
flowing last Saturday evening. the attrac-
ton being the Christmas tree aud the
exercises rendered bv the school children.
The latter were under the direction of Miss
Iiisch, who had prepared programme
suitable for the Gee sion. The littlc folks
acquitted themselves nicely, their singing
being much more enjoyable than their
speaking, owing IT, the crowded and rest.
hess condition Of the audience. After the
programme was finished thecy.S aud hearts
al the children were centerod in the Christ
mas tree which was laden with presents.
Every child got something aud great
many adults were remembered by their
friends. The band rendered several lee
ti"ns during the evening. Altogether il
was merry occasion for obi and young.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29
Notice---Timber Culture,
C.S.LANp OFFicE At HELENA. MoxTANA, I
November ~, 1857

.S.LANp OFFICE At HELENA. MoyTANA, I
November -. 1857.
Complaint having been entered at this
office by Lewis Knerr against Charles J.
McLaren for failure to comply with law "a
to timhcr-culture entry No. So. dated June
90, 1883. upon the SCI see. u, Tp. Is ~,
raifge - T., in Fergus county, Montana,
with view tn the cancellation of said Gu
has not broken or caused to be broken any
land on the above described claim, and has
abandoned the same; the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this Office
"n the imh day OF January, ls,s, at H.
NJ, i'--f r'I-t IN .'f-f1 rr,r+
mony concerning said alleged failure
Sa'd 'stinOny To be taken before I. +.
Morgan, notary public, at his Office IN
Dubuque. Fergus county, Montana, Janu-
AIRY 3, lss>.
:. ". LASGHoRHE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29

Lad"- and gents wooden hose at DE
Wits.
Grand ma. querade bah at Maiden. to
morrow night. Everybody invited. Tick
ets, :1ou.
just received. at DeWitts n large stocl
81 F,.t Euuts, German Socks and Over
Shoes.
T. H. Mc~hanc has been ia town scvcral
days duria. the week. lie left yesterday
f"r Jd'lith Landing.
Horace q. Philips. 81 Phlbrook. was IN
town several day, last week. lie attended
the Christmas party.
Nh, calbrcath who was visiting friends
in Lcwistuwn last week, left for her home
on the Judith, Sunday.
Nr. 4 MI. y. l.. Shafer and Mr.. n Mrs.
Lew Eldr.dse of Cottonwood attended the
Christmas party in i.ewistown.
Anew Year party be given in Jensen 5
Hall, tomorrow night. bee. :iOth. a gen.
erdl invitation is extended. Tickets, 81 90
Johnny Flynn, of the Day House force,
has bcen confined tn his bed for several
days past. His condition is slightly i'm
proved.
Misses Leila. May and Lulu Doty, Of
judith Landing, are spending the holidays
with their mother, Mrs. Dorman jackson.
ON the East Fork.
There will lie a boxing match in Jensen's
hail, next Tuesday evening, between ME-.
Maxwell and j. j. Wcikei. The former is
10 knock the latter out in four rounds.
All goods of every description must be
store, Maiden. 80 everybody should come
early, while you have a chance to select
from "a big stock.
The party given in Jcnsen's Hall. last
Friday evening, was one of the largest and
most enjoyable ever given in the Judith
BASIN. Eighty-four numbers we're sold.
Maden, r.. Masinnis aud Cottonwood
were represented.
Miss stuart, who is engaged in teaching
IN the Castle Butte district, has taken up "a
claim and will build a house on it at once,
Miss :. Is evidently going to make Fergus
county her permanent home.
\ race for fifty dollars a side between
Lon bays saddle horse and William
Smvth's mule, was arranged for Tuesday, !
but the stakes were taken down and the !
race declared of before the appointed time I
arrived.
&. W. Gardner, of Maiden, Vas in town I
first of thewerk en- route tn l".o. where he .
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29
FoaT Mk,i.NIS NEWS.

We wish you ali happy new year.
Hospital Steward Denner has re.
ported Tor duty.
DIR. stones little child has n mild
ease nj scarlet fever.
Capt. Garvcy is expected back on
Tuesday. (21th inst.
The clerks at the post traders store
have been kept busy during the past
week.
Christmas dinner Tor the low diet
patients at the post hospitals: Roast
turkey. chicken pie, oysters, plum pud-
ding pie, cake and ice cream.
The thI is:mas tree festival at the
post was II very enjoyable affair
Music. rotations. tableaux and trees
loaded with gifts for the children, COM
prlsed the entertainment.
fffr-- 'rrr NO OF rffTT'- rTr-T-S N
scarlet fever here. One OF Moran :
III lr children died OF the disease last
Friday morning. The eases are quar-
ant ne'i and it is hoped there may be
no epidemic.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29


through .your columns in regard To- the re.
port of our county superintendent ot
schools, and "a thin, or two not mentioned
i in that report.
The superintendent SAYS that owing { .
the negligence of the clerks in districts Nos
I, ,. >. 10 and ~ he WAS Obliged to trans.
Ter from the funds Of each of those dis
tricts To the general school fund the sum nf
forty dollars on account Of DELAYED
reports from those districts. bat he
does not say why he did not transfer ~ like
sum from tn" fund of dis, riri No. - Tt.rn:
whose report was also delayed. VIII he
also explain why he has just RENTED tn.
above amount from districts Nos. >. PHI
brook; ., Maginnis; aud IL. Tfnut Cr,,k
and leaves it stan ling against Nos.
Lewistown, and II. stanford. To those
unacquainted with the facts it looks like
partiaiity, or an attempt to curry political
favor in these districts. viii he also show
by what authority he RENTS these amounts.
Tor the school law certainly gives mo- such
authority. even by Implication. any NOR.
than the laws of Montana give county
treasurers authority To remit the pcnaI,v
On dcinpucnttaxcs.
Will lac also site the law whch permit,
him to examine into the cunduc, of aud
ehastisc school trustees for what he sees
fit to term neglect of duty.
Tie pats himself upon the back and
cries bravo" in closing his rcport by
saying there has been decided improve
ment in the schools Of this county within
the past year. but our citizens know how
much of this has been due To the efforts of
interested trustees and clerks. and how
little to the superintendent.
EInDI.E XnN TnnEI- L.,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29
LOCAL NEWS.

4 Happy New Year!
You will soon have to write it 1Sss.
The Billings mail comes in ON runners.
Hon. Granville stuart was in Helena
last week.
For choice candies and nuts, go to
DeWitt's.
Drugs and Medicines at Eastern prices at
DrWhts.
Lon. Day. of Philbrook, spent Christina
in Lowistown.
ourwool growers are getting along nicely.
No LOSSES yet.
Remember the New Year ball Tomorrow
night in Jen-cn's hail.
Zcrhyrs, IL cents an ounce; best Equality;
at 'pr. Iawns store.
Fine line of Pocket Knives aud Table
Cultlcry, at DeWitt's.
James il. Moe RETURNED from Helena ON
last Saturdays coach.
Mr.. John II. Ming still lies in very crti-
cal condition at Helena.
Twelve pairs of stockings at Dr. Hawn's
store, Maiden. Tor one dollar.
Range cattle are in splendid condition.
Feed X good and water accessible.
We understand the Christmas party at
Cottonwood was not largely attended.
Bon>-Tn SIR. and Mrs. J. NJ. IIobensack, !
oi LcWistuNu. ON Dec. 2yth, IA daughter.
-uri. c.lhreath held an examination of
q
James Bailey has been under the wea Their
with sore throat for u number of DAYS.
Just received a fine stock Of lined and
unlined Kid and buck gloves at D-Witt's. /
Next year is leap year. Some of our
timil old bachelors should be on their !
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29

81 Vow l. your chance Ia buy at
First Cost, for An Goods must h.
sold out. 80. Come one aud All.
both Great and Small. AMI see for
yourselves.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29
U3ET ITEMS.

i. J. ilattnn has his house nearly com
plei.d.
The way Lii of Dec. 18th. from Great
Falls. shows jesse pirlp. and vile" billed
10 Itica.
Miss piire BarruWs viii have irflr, Sew,
Year Tor Helena. uh.rc Size wifi attend
school during the winter.
The stage driver gnirg north iron, ,bi.
place "n the 2lth ~, cat al ni.l, In a
-t"fr, AMI i'p"r's hl -i,"r ~, w.. lfn..
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29

The nail reaching Maginmi- the
ni1ht before Christmas brought a beau
liinl goid-headcl cane from Mr.. VIM.
Myers lately of the post traders
store to DIR. stone. The head OF he.
cane Is richly carved. and engraved as
follows: "Solou II. Stone. from Win.
Myers. Dee. 2Jth. 1887" There are
few who so substantially remember
their family physician. "Bl!y is Oh,
ol those few.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29

Mr.. Frederick iieincn and Miss Emily
I. kenck, Of Helena, were united in mar.
mage last Thursday evening. at the resi-
dence of the brides aunt. Mrs. +. Loe.ch.
on Ross Fork. The bride and groom left
the following day for Helena by the way of
Great Falls. The bride is "a daughter of
one Of llclena's wealthy citizens. who il
now travelling in Europe, while the groom is
an architect in the capital city. The former
had proven up On II presumption claim in
tins county on the date OF her wedding and
We are informed it is the intention of tn.
groom To take up land in the spring and
become permanent resident of his county.
We extend congratulations.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29

NiRRiFD -Ninson Iiarman-At the resi-
NJ. T.. on Thursday. dee. 23th. 1857. at
. O'Clock "a. m, Mr.. Burr T.. Vinson. Of
Phi!br"ok, to Miss Laura Hartman. of
Lewistown, Rev. J. W. Bennett Officiating
The groom and bride enjoy lar-e circle of
friends IN Fergus county vino join Us in
extending con-ra tulations, with hest wi.he.
Tor a long. useful aud happy life. Mr.. n
Mrs. Nins"n will commence their married
life in their home on the groous's ranch
near Philbrook. for whence they started
this morning.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29

The co-partnership heretofore existing
between Jacob iiolzemer and Frank Day.
under the firm name of Holzc,ner n Day, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All accounts due the late firm will he col
lectcd by jacob Iiolzcmcr, who VIII also
pay all indebtedness OF the same.
JACOB !IoLzEMER
FEANK DAY.
Lovistown, Mont. Dee. |. 1857.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29
FARM LOANS.

We are prepared to negotiate long time
loans ON improved farms ia Forgu. county.
For particulars apply to
WALLACE, STYLES a TnoRNBuRGH,
Helena, Montana.
Or, RuDoiF Won ToBei., in, Lewistown.
National Bank. Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-29

The ladies of the Methodist church will
give an oyster supper next Wednesday
evening. December roth. All are cordially
invited TO attend.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24

should be increased. Well, Repub-
licans did the work and they will soon
take it in charge again, and increase
the force if they think it necessary.
Subscribers who owe us will please
send in their dues. 1t is very disa-
greeable to us to ask so many times.
Some people tell us they can't pay
because they owe certain bills. They
seem to think what they owe us is not
a debt, or that we do not need money.
Pay up, friends.
They say our postofice is now in a
worse condition than ever before.
Prominent business houses and men
like DIR. O'DOnOhue complain of their
letters remaining in the Office here ten
and twenty days, with ten persons to
run the postoflice. Mr.. Bill Jenkins
gave satisfaction with half the force.
Will somebody tell us where the fault
is3
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
School Closing at MaxtOn.

1t was our pleasure to happen at
Maxton last night where we witness
ed the exhibition by Miss Carrie B.
Miller's school. The exhibition con-
sisted of recitations, music, &c. The
opening march was played by Miss
Miller and was very interesting.
The opening prayer was by Rev. +
W. Sowell. The chant of the Lords
prayer by the children was good.
The recitation of Barbara Friechie by
James Hooper would do credit to
one of our best schools. The comic
sentimental solo by Mr.. Ancrum vas
the most amusing Of the evening.
The instrumental performance by
James Hooper showed that Miss
Miller is doing much good in the
community. The recitations gem
orally gave evidence of much careful
training. The young ladies sang
well.
Rev. d. P. Morris, Rev. f. w.
Sowell and the writer made remarks
Among the visitors were Rev. f. w.
Sowell, D. P. Morris, Messrs Jno
s. Lewis, L. W. Levy and G. B.
Cain; Misses Jennie 4. Hilderbrand,
Maggie Watson and Ella Gilchrist.
These ladies are teachers in the
county. Mr.. G. r. Chavis and
Harriet L. Powell were married on
Thursday night by Esquire j. G.
McEachern. They are teachers also.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
1t is a Shame.

Some folks may dislike to see SO
much said of their faults, but we
know no better way to improve the
condition of affairs than to keep these
things before the public till we get
sufficient sympathy and public senti-
ment on our side to force change.
We have no fault to find with our
railroads here in North Carolina, but
the sentiment of the travelling public
needs change White men need to
learn that there are colored ladies of
education. wealth and refinement in
the State who are entitled to the re-
spect of all men. Among the best
educated, most refined and wealthy,
are some of the BLACKLIST of our race.
1t does seem so very foolish to us
to see white men object to ladies
riding with their wives-who are far
their superiOrs in every respect-sim-
on account of color, while these same
men go into the second-class car, sit
in the face of colored ladies and smoke,
and use all manner of profane Ian
guage- Have such men no respect
for cOlOred ladies, and do they think
cOlOred ladies should not go on public
carriers
We know true gentleman respects
wOmanhOOd. but there is a dreaded
mixing in of the low and ill-bred sort
of white men now into the vacations
that take men most over the railroads.
We have noticed some whose pedigree
we know.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
4 Gloomy Week.

Last Sunday morning broke upon
us clear and calm, but the sad news of
death in different parts of the city
caused a gloom of sadness. The child
of Mr.. Ben Neall was buried from the
VI. 4. church, and a man whose name
we failed to learn, was buried from the
First Baptist church in the morning.
Mr.. Frank Capers was buried by the
Neptune Fire company, from Clinton
chapel, and little Maria Medley from
the residence of Mrs. Leek, in the
afternoon.
On Monday morning Mr. Jefferson
Hagler, one of our best citizens, was
buried from Clinton chapel, the fune-
raj preached by Father Edmund
Davidson. In the afternoon Mrs.
Amanda Graves was buried from the
same church. Mr.. Hagler was one of
the founders of this church, and for
many years member of the official
board. He was the father of Alder
man j. W. Hagler Mrs. Graves was
the wife of Mr. Abram Graves, and
for eighteen years lived consistent
member of this church. She was a
teacher in the Sabbath school and a
member of both S. S. and church
choirs.
On Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
Miss Lula Sumner, youngest daughter
Of Mr.. Jethro and Mrs. Jennie Sum
ner. was buried from Grace church.
Miss Lula was just entering that stage
Of life when she would be most useful
in society. She was bright star in
the home and in our city. She was
dearly loved by all who knew her,
and her death cast sad gloom upon
all. She was a consistent christian
and member of Grace church, de-
voted Sabbath school scholar, and
earnest and ever ready in all charita-
bic efforts. She was preparing to en-
ter Livingstone college, but just one
day before Livingstone college opened
sac entered that college whose teacher
is Jesus Christ, the Lord. and whose
session viii never close. We are
grieved at her departure. and while
our eyes are dimmed with tears, we
rejoice in the happy assurance that if
We are faithful to the end, we will
meet Lula where there will be no
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
For the Charlotte Messenger.
HynleIl.

Thursday, September 22d wedding
bells were tinkling checrily at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Butler,
when about 4 o'clock P. NJ, Mr.. S.
F. Locke, accompanied by Mr.. j. W.
Brown and Revs. Slade and Stitt.
with knightly bearing, demanded the
hand of Miss S L. G.. Williams.
At 1870 the reception room was
graced by that good lady and her Sir
knight presenting themselves. happy
ca didatc5 for marriage rites before
Elder olade.
The Elder performed the service
gracefully and impressively, thereby
adding to the many, one more home
circle. May it be happy and pros
porous one.
Many friends and relatives; bearing
useful as we'll as handsome gifts, were
present to give the bride and groom
good cheer. After a refreshing col
lation, the welded ones took the
north bound train for Gold Hill, the
home of the groom.
Mr.. Locke bears the nameand mien
of a thrifty man the known thrifty
habits of Miss Georgia will form a
happy combination with his in making
a comfortable home. They have the
benediction of many friends.
Charlotte. j, T. r.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24

parting, nor shedding of tears. The
family have our heartfelt sympathy.
Maria Neeley was a cousin to Mrs.
j. NJ. Hagler, and had been in the
city less than a year. She was from
Mocksville, an orphan, and member
of Grace church Sabbath school. ~
Misses Sumner and Nelly died of
fever. Mr.. Hagler and Mrs. Graves
of heart disease.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24

It is fact that the excursion viii
run from Fayetteville to Charlotte
very soon.
The cotton compress, the seed oil
mill, and the spoke and handle fac
tory are all running.
The editor is again away this week.
and it is hoped that all shortcomings
will be overlooked.
Mr.. Preston Brown will teach in
Fayetteville in place of Mr.. Simpson
The school will open first week in
next month.
Our friends will please read our
premium list, and send US list of
subscribers at once. We will offer
other premiums for small clubs of FIVE
or more.
Rev. j. NJ. Hill reports about $500
made on his excursion to GoldsbOrO
1t is big lot of money to 60 to the
church at once, but.
The sidewalks in wards , and )
need the attention Of the street COM
missioners very badly. They are so
overrun with weeds and grass that
one can scarcely pass early mornings.
It Is a nice thing to have lots Of
money. but man needs something
else. We are told that ''a fool and
his money is soon parted" Men
need character and a knowledge Of the
things around them
The Republicans Of New York were
harmonious in their convention
The party was represented by its best
men from all parts of the State. They
are laying sure plans to succeed next
year. and the prospects are good.
The SIGHT over the State normal
schools last winter seems to have done
some good. The school at Newberne
is to be moved to Goldsboro. The
teachers at Salisbury are being mixed
as to denomination Other changes
are looked for
This beautiful mail service is at
tracing the attention Of everybody.
. Even the newspapers are complaining.
Democratic papers say the work Is too
heavy for the men. and the force
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
The Chinese wall.

The Eclectic Magazine.
An American engineer. who has
made the subject special study on
the spot, has calculated that the Chi
nese wall has contents Of eighteen
million cubic metres (G,350 million
cubic feet.)
The cubic contents of the Great
Pyramid is only I'll, 200 metres.
The material used in the construction
of the Chinese wall would be sufficient
to build wall round the globe / 8
metre 6 feet) high, and 0.6 metre
g feet) thick. The same authority
estimates the cost of the Chinese wall
to be equal to the railway mileage of
the United States Q2S,000 niles.
The stupendous work was constructed
in the comparatively short period of
twenty years.
The cholera is still raging through
out Italy.
Revolutionary movements are Tllc
in Guatemala.
The interstate railroad commission
ers are in Chicago.
Another big trial of nihilists is
about to open in Russia
In a railroad collision near Canton,
Dakota, six persons were killed.
A sewer excavation at Mankato,
MINI, caved in and buried two men.
A successful test Of a long range
dy lannte gun has been made at Fort
La2ay Re.
The labor party viii not be repre-
sented in the inspectors list in the
New York election.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-09-24
OUR CHURCHES.

St. Miehael's Up. e. Church, Mint St.
Services al 10 a. IN. and S p. m. Sunday
school at .. IN. Rev. P. P. ALsTOS, pas
tor.
NJ. &. Church, Graham Street. Ser
vices at 3 p. m. and s p. m. Sunday
school at 10a. IN. Rev. E. NJ. COLLECT,
pastor.
First Baptist Church, South Church St.
Services at IL a. m. 3 p. nj. and p. IN.
Sunday-schOol at 1 p. m. Rev. a. A.
POWELL, pastor.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, East Second
st. Services at II a. M, p. IN. and s p.
n. Sunday-schOOl at 1 p IN. Rev. z.
nAUGHTON. pastor.
Presbyterian Church. corner Seventh
and College SITS. Services at 3 p. m. and
8 D. m. Suuday-schOOl at 10 a. m. Rev.
r. p WYCHE. pastor.
Clinton Chapel, "a. NJ. E. ~ Mint St.
Services at II a. m, , p. m. and s p. m.
Sunday-schoOl at p. IN. Rev. NJ. SLADE,
pastor.
Littl.- Rock, ca. NJ. E.Z.l E st. Ser
vices at Ii Il. m, p. III. and s p. m
Rev. WI. Johnson. pastor.